Upon reexamination,I think I kinda jumped to a conclusion or two considering how much of a bullying problem Japan apparently has based on many comics and how frightened that kid was.
Yeah, I don't know the names etc of music stuff. I appreciate you giving be a better understanding of that part of the story.
On the other hand, how about that time before he knew her where he destroyed that picture thing, just to keep up appearances of someone who doesn't like or understand older stuff, and not willing to tolerate it. That wasn't very nice. As far as he knew, that could have been a item valued alot by the other person, maybe was, she was wary of him afterwards.
You say that Ootaki wouldn't have to be worried about being bullied but sometimes just having a hobby that isn't mainsteam is enough to get you ostracized by your peers in highschool.
OK, but why should Ootaki worry about being ostracized? He has been shown not to enjoy any of the activities they bring him to, especially since he has to hide what he really likes. And if I had friends that were so superficial that they would drop me and even ostracize me based on knowing I liked X or Y. I mean he already is feeling alone, even when they drag him with to stuff, at least in your worser case scenario of them ostracizing him (which I don't buy would happen) then he has more time for the stuff he does like.
I read a comic where a young girl MC was very obsessed with all wrestling stuff (the fake kind, WWE type). Her friends knew, and didn't share her interest, and would tease her in a friendly way when her obsession with wrestling showed, but they were still her friends. Are you saying that is unrealistic that it can't be like that with Ootaki, especially considering that he has people who have considered him friend for some time, his good looks, and athleticism? Surely those three aspects would be enough on their own to give him some latitude in liking something they consider oddball. Especially if he still joins in some of their activities and doesn't push his likes on them.
Let me ask you personally, Deathbahamut, if you were back in highschool, and someone you considered a good friend showed interest in a hobby that you and most of the class considered unpopular/uncool, would you ostracize this person you called friend and hung out with on a daily or at least weekly bases?
Edited by truepurple, 01 May 2017 - 08:37 PM.